Join Our Community at The Friends' School - Hobart
The Friends' School, Hobart, is a leading Independent School in Tasmania offering a globally focused, high-quality education from Early Learning to Year 12. Guided by the Quaker values of Integrity, Simplicity, Equality, and Peace, we foster an inclusive, supportive and welcoming environment where students and staff alike can thrive.
At Friends', we believe in lifelong learning - not just for our students, but for our staff as well. A career with us means becoming part of a dynamic community that values collaboration, personal growth and meaningful contributions. Whether in the classroom or beyond, our team plays a vital role in shaping the future through education, innovation and care.
If you're looking for a workplace that inspires, challenges, and supports you, we invite you to explore the opportunities at The Friends' School. Here, your work matters - not just to our students, but to the wider community and the world.
Why Work at The Friends' School?
At The Friends' School, we value our staff as much as our students. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. We offer:
Wellbeing – Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccinations and wellbeing initiatives. No cost use of Friends Health & Fitness (conditions apply).
Financial & Leave Benefits – Salaries are exclusive of super. Staff discounts on school fees. Paid parental leave, priority childcare access.
Professional & Community Engagement – Induction programs, social events and opportunities to contribute to outreach programs like Relay for Life, Loui's Van and Red Cross Blood Donation.
More information on our community can be found on our Friends' School website.
Join us and be part of a school that truly values its people.
About the Role
The Friends' School is seeking an experienced and motivated Facilities & Services Coordinator to join our Administration team. Reporting to the Facilities & Services Manager, this role is pivotal in ensuring the effective coordination of people, systems, and processes to maintain the School's facilities and services to a high standard.
This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in operational excellence, enjoys leading and mentoring teams, and thrives in a hands-on, service-oriented environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the safe, efficient and proactive management of the School's facilities, contributing to a positive experience for students, staff, and the broader community.
Key Focus Areas
* Lead, supervise, and mentor the grounds and maintenance teams to ensure high-quality upkeep of all School facilities and grounds.
* Manage and coordinate external contractors and service providers to ensure quality control, safety compliance, and effective relationship management.
* Oversee budgeting, delivery and reporting of maintenance, minor capital works and improvement projects.
* Ensure full compliance with work health and safety and other legislative requirements, promoting a strong safety culture across the School.
* Develop and monitor service-level documentation and maintenance systems aligned with School priorities.
* Manage the School's computerised systems for heating management and building access control, including security fob administration.
* Participate in the out-of-hours on-call program and coordinate responses to security, maintenance and emergency incidents.
* Provide logistical support for School events and activities.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient coordination and communication of facilities-related activities.
A full outline of responsibilities is provided in the Position Description.
Essential Qualifications & Requirements
* Post Year 12 qualifications in construction, facilities management, project management, or a related discipline.
* Demonstrated experience in facilities management, maintenance operations, and contractor supervision.
* Strong knowledge of work health and safety compliance and best practices.
* Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams to achieve high-quality outcomes.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage positively with staff, contractors and the wider School community.
* Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment).
* National Police Check (less than six months old).
* Manual driver's licence.
* First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following:
* A cover letter outlining your interest in, and suitability for, the role, addressing the relevant Selection Criteria items 2,3,4,5 & 7.
* An updated resume detailing your qualifications and relevant experience.
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